Moldova is the latest country to announce its participation in the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019.
Moldovan Ambassador Victor Haruta has praised the UAE for hosting the largest humanitarian sporting event, saying that it has created a new world of integration with the community for people of determination.
Around 7,500 athletes from 192 countries will be competing in the event, which runs from March 14-21.
Rai edges Fleetwood in Abu Dhabi playoff
Aaron Rai sank a birdie on the first playoff hole to defeat fellow Englishman Tommy Fleetwood and capture the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship on Sunday.
Robertson calls on All Blacks to improve discipline after Scotland scare
New Zealand coach Scott Robertson said his team needed to improve their discipline after being given a major scare by Scotland at Murrayfield on Saturday before claiming a 25-17 win over the hosts.
India win Australia series after fifth T20 is washed out in Brisbane
The fifth and final Twenty20 between Australia and India was washed out after a storm swept across Brisbane's Gabba ground on Saturday, leaving Suryakumar Yadav's tourists as 2-1 series winners.
Norris on pole for Sao Paulo sprint, Piastri third
Lando Norris was perfectly placed to extend his Formula One championship lead after taking pole position for the Sao Paulo Grand Prix Sprint race on Friday with McLaren teammate and closest title rival Oscar Piastri qualifying third.
Sabalenka books WTA Finals title clash with Rybakina
World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3 3-6 6-3 in a gladiatorial battle between big-hitters on Friday to book a WTA Finals title showdown with Elena Rybakina, with both players eyeing their first Billie Jean King trophy.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, sent a message of condolences to Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, over the victims of the tornado that hit the state of Paraná, which resulted in several deaths and injuries.
The UAE participated in the G20 Health Ministers Meeting and the G20 Joint Finance and Health Ministers Meeting, held in Polokwane, South Africa, on November 6-7, which brought together ministers and senior officials, along with representatives of several international organisations.
The Emirati field hospital in Rafah welcomed a delegation from the World Health Organisation (WHO) as part of a visit to review the UAE’s humanitarian and medical initiatives under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, aimed at enhancing cooperation to bolster the healthcare sector in Gaza.
